It is reported that France’s national standardisation body has proposed starting work on the environmental impact of AI, anticipating a standardisation request that the European Commission is due to issue under the EU AI Act later this year. The proposal consists of developing guidelines and metrics based on best practices in lifecycle assessment, focusing on energy use, emissions, and resource consumption, and defining reporting responsibilities for AI developers and users throughout the system’s lifecycle. The proposal is set to be discussed at the next JTC 21 meeting on 12 May 2025, but it is bound to face opposition due to current delays in the development of AI standards.
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